This course will give students a sound background in identifying Wisconsin's amphibians and reptiles in both field and laboratory settings. Students will also receive information on the habitat, ecology, conservation, and status of these species within the state. Common techniques for field research in herpetology will be demonstrated, including handling, capturing and surveying techniques.

Instructor: Dr. Josh Kapfer is a Certified Wildlife Biologist ® with The Wildlife Society and an Assistant Professor in the Department of Biological Sciences at UW-Whitewater.